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Nothing like a bit of Wallace & Gromit to cheer us all up, eh?

Yup, this much-loved duo have jumped out of our screens and onto a whole host of marvellous merch which we know you're going to go crackers for.

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With a whole heap of exclusive Wallace and Gromit Clothing and Gifts on our site, we're never short of ways to bring some Aardman magic to your day.

Take a quick look at some of our top picks from our collection to help pull you through 2020 in total style...

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So we just checked our calendar (well.... the date on our phone) and it turns out it's time for another Retro Movie Rundown! Who knew?? With that's let's pack our bags and begin our trip down memory lane with a whole heap of awesome retro movie goodness. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 25th April

Back to the Future (1985) Film4 11:00am-1:20pm

Teenager Marty McFly travels back to the 1950s in a time machine built by his eccentric inventor friend. The return journey proves tricky enough, but he also accidentally alters the sequence of events that led to his parents falling in love - and has to persuade his future dad to win his mother's heart, or he will never be born. Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover.

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Street Fighter (1994) Sony Movies 12:20pm-2:30pm

A military officer goes in search of a power-mad general who is holding several hostages in a secret location. He soon finds he is not the only one on the maniac's trail, and joins forced with a mismatched band of martial artists to save the captives. Action-adventure based on the video game, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Kylie Minogue and Ming-Na Wen.

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You know when people say, the best thing you can do is nothing.... we'll it's totally true lately! What better reason do you need than to keep your feet up and enjoy some of your favourite movies? Can't think any! Enjoy

SATURDAY 18th April

The Rugrats Movie (1998) E4 9:05am-10:45am

Tommy tries to return his new brother to the baby shop, helped by Angelica, Chuckie, Phil and Lil - but the friends become lost in dense woodlands en route, turning their expedition into a scary and exciting journey of discovery. Animated comedy based on the TV series, with the voices of Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Kath Soucie, Whoopi Goldberg and Busta Rhymes.

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Rugrats Go Wild (2003) Film4 11:00am-12:40pm

A leaky boat leaves the precocious youngsters stranded on a jungle island, but their luck changes when explorers the Wild Thornberrys come to their rescue. However, Thornberry dad Nigel loses his memory, so it falls to his daughter Eliza to save the day. Children's animated adventure, with the voices of Nancy Cartwright, Bruce Willis, Lacey Chabert, Elizabeth Daily and Tim Curry.

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We've got a bumper one for you this time folks! With (apparently) it being a bank holiday weekend, we thought we would keep you fully clued up on some of the very best ways to spend your time.... enjoying your favourite films! Have fun...

FRIDAY 10th April

James and the Giant Peach (1996) Sony Movies 9:00am-10:35am

An unhappy orphan living with his cruel aunts discovers a gigantic peach growing in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets six friendly insects and together they embark on a magical journey. Animated and live-action fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley and Miriam Margolyes and featuring the voices of Susan Sarandon and Richard Dreyfuss.

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Baby's Day Out (1994) Film4 11:00am-12:55pm

Three bungling kidnappers hatch a plan to pose as society reporters and snatch the baby son of a wealthy couple. However, the infant escapes on to the streets of New York, evading the crooks' every attempt to recapture him. Comedy, starring Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano and Brian Haley.

Father of the Bride Part II (1995) Sony Movies 2:20pm-4:30pm

A put-upon father has just got used to his daughter being married when he learns she is pregnant. Thrown into a mid-life crisis, he impulsively sells his house so he and his wife can buy the seafront retreat they had always dreamed about - only for responsibility to come crashing back on him when his wife reveals she is also expecting. Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.

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It's that time again! With days slowly merging into one, we're back to set your movie clocks with another look at this weekend's top retro movies! Set the box or grab the snacks and watch these 'live'. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 4th April

Cats & Dogs (2001) 5STAR 12:30pm-2:15pm

In his quest for world domination, a power-mad Persian cat plots to sabotage a scientist's plans to cure all humans who are allergic to dogs. A heroic puppy joins a force of canine secret agents to foil his schemes. Comedy, starring Jeff Goldblum and Elizabeth Perkins, and featuring the voices of Tobey Maguire, Alec Baldwin, Susan Sarandon and Sean Hayes.

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We're back with another action-packed, romance-filled (kinda) and nostalgia giving retro movie rundown. Sure to send you on a trip down memory lane. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 28th March

Stuart Little 2 (2002) Film4 11:00am-12:30pm

The plucky talking mouse feels left out when the son of his adopted human family makes a new pal - but quickly forgets such trifling matters when his high-flying canary friend is captured by an evil falcon, prompting the brave rodent to mount a daring rescue. Family adventure sequel, with Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie and Jonathan Lipnicki, and the voices of Michael J Fox, Melanie Griffith and James Woods.

Dead Poets Society (1989) Sony Movies 1:05pm-3:35pm

A charismatic English teacher at a New England prep school in the 1950s raises eyebrows among his strait-laced colleagues by encouraging the students to live a life beyond their expectations. Unfortunately, the boys find their families and the rest of the teaching staff are not so understanding about their desire to follow their dreams. Peter Weir's drama, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles and Gale Hansen.

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) Channel 5 1:55pm-4:55pm

English nobleman Robin of Locksley returns home from fighting in the Crusades, only to discover that his father has been murdered and his lands seized, while the local people are living in fear under the tyrannical rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Branded an outlaw for his defiance, he and his Moorish travelling companion go into hiding in the forest, where they recruit a group of bandits to fight for justice, protect the downtrodden, and foil the Sheriff's plan to seize the throne while the king is away at war. Medieval action-adventure, starring Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater and Mike McShane.

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